December Releases + Pairings

December Releases + Pairings

Our newest wine release includes our Wine Club exclusive 2013 “The Circle” Cuvée Pinot Noir, 2013 Eola-Amity Cuvée Pinot Noir & 2013 Chardonnay. Every new release we ask our employees to pick their favorite pairing with these wines. Here are their suggested recipes that are sure to make your mouth water and pair perfectly with these wines. YUM!

Preparation:Season pork with salt and pepper.Melt 1 T butter in heavy skillet with lid over medium-high heat.When foam subsides, add pork and brown on all sides.Remove from skillet; set aside.Add remaining 1 T butter to skillet.Cook apples and onions over medium heat until soft.Increase heat to high; add cognac or brandy to pan to deglaze, stirring constantly.Add applesauce, chicken stock, and tarragon; reduce heat to simmer.Add pork and accumulated juices back to pan, cover and cook until a meat thermometer registers at least 145 degrees.Add cream and stir through just before serving.

Preparation:Combine marinade ingredients in large Ziploc bag and marinate steak for 1 hour at room temperature or longer in the fridge.Remove steak from bag, pat dry, and sprinkle with sea salt.Heat large skillet over high heat, add 1 T of vegetable oil to the pan and sear steak for approximately 3 minutes per side.Remove steak from pan and tent with foil to keep warm.Meanwhile, stir fry veggies over high heat until tender-crisp.Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with warm flour tortillas and your favorite fajita garnishes.

Joe Dobbes, Winemaker

My objectives in crafting wine from Oregon’s world class vineyards are multi-fold. The focus and intent is to craft delicious, distinctive and exciting wines which are true to their varietal character, exude bold fruit flavors and aromas and reflect their appellation of origin while optimizing depth, richness and texture. And in Oregon, we are blessed with some of the best fruit in the world.